Endoscopic Browlift

Wrinkles and frown lines are a common sign of aging for men and women alike. As gravity tugs on your skin and muscles, the entire forehead loosens up and gives the appearance of being tired, sad, or angry. To combat this, plastic surgeons have developed many different kinds of brow lifts that can smooth the forehead and reduce signs of aging.

The endoscopic brow lift is the most revolutionary of all cosmetic procedures. Consistent, lasting, dramatic results can now be achieved. It is particularly useful with younger patients where the removal of excess skin is not required.

The traditional procedure requires large incisions which would be hidden in the hairline, however, endoscopic brow lift surgery can avoid the need for large incisions by using small probes with cameras at the tip that allow the surgeon to see inside the body. Therefore an endoscopic brow lift can produce the same results of a traditional lift with fewer complications.

Furthermore, an endoscopic brow lift is ideal for patients with insufficient hair to cover up large incisions.

The Procedure

At the actual procedure, four or five incisions about an inch long are made around the hairline. The endoscope is then inserted into one of them and allows the surgeon to see what's going on under the skin on a viewing screen.

Another probe with a cutting tool or grabbing tool is inserted to allow the procedure to take place. By watching what happens on the screen, the surgeon can then lift the forehead skin, muscles, and underlying tissues. He can even lift the eyebrows by suturing them beneath the skin.

Once the adjustments are made, the probes are removed and the incisions are sealed. The incisions are smaller, less prone to infection, and heal faster than traditional ones

With an endoscopic browlift, loss of sensation or hair at the incision site is minimized. Since an endoscopic browlift can significantly reduce the frown lines between the eyes, it is often performed in conjunction with upper eyelid surgery to achieve optimal results